Courtois has been the subject of speculation for much of the summer after claiming he wants to move to be closer to his family who live in the Spanish capital.

The Blues however are reluctant to let go of their star stopper, who claimed the Premier League Golden Glove in 2016/17, and more recently at the World Cup.

The Belgian is due to report back for pre-season training tomorrow, but it remains to be seen whether he will be joining Willy Caballero and Rob Green between the sticks.

His agent spoke out yesterday, claiming Courtois has told Chelsea he is adamant he wants to leave Stamford Bridge.

"I have been reading everywhere that Chelsea are saying it is up to Thibaut, but he has made it clear to the club that the best option for him is to move to Madrid," Christophe Henrotay said.

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“I want to hear from Courtois tomorrow if he will say me the same.”

Maurizio Sarri

"For him this is a big decision because he wants to be near his family, and there is an offer in place for Chelsea to accept.

"Chelsea could get a fair fee for him now and sign a replacement. Or they would still have to sign a replacement next summer, but without getting a fee for Thibaut.”

Sarri however is still confident he can convince the 26-year-old to stay, and having not lined up a replacement, he will be hoping his No.13 changes his mind.

Responding after today’s 2-0 Community Shield defeat to Manchester City, he said: "I have no reaction on the agent. I am not interested in the agent. I want to hear from Courtois tomorrow if he will say me the same.

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Courtois is said to want a move to Madrid to be close to his children

“I have to speak to my player of course, because I only want players with very high level of motivations. But I haven’t anything to answer from the agent.”

Courtois isn’t the only player the Italian is hoping he can win round from wanting to leave the club, having already spoken to Barcelona and Man Utd target Willian, denying there were any issues, and remaining optimistic about the future of Eden Hazard.

When asked whether he will have N’Golo Kante, Thibaut Courtois and Eden Hazard back for next Saturday’s opener against Huddersfield, he responded: "It is difficult. I hope so, especially for the goalkeeper, but it is a bit difficult.